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M4.9 Depth: 85.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Nouvelle-Calédonie (France)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 12:33:27 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Nouvelle-Calédonie on Jan 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near Nouvelle-Calédonie (France) · 2026-01-08 12:33:27 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Nouvelle-Calédonie (France) on January 8, 2026 at 12:33 UTC. At around 86 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. France: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
85.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 12:33:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
France
City
Nouvelle-Calédonie
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.46120, 171.45790
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.6 km
Intermediate
85.6 km
85.6 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
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